From the Backshop

In 1935, a small group of dedicated model railroaders came together to form what would become the National Model Railroad Association. So, as you see opening up the Winter Callboard, the 90th Anniversary celebration the NMRA has officially kicked off! 

Our Region's 2025 convention (and celebration) in Durango is now just 4 1/2 months away - Blaine Holbrook has more information, updates and suggestions on what to do when you get to Colorado.

That also means the Region Convention's Model Contest  is 4 1/2 months away - Gary Myers has all the details.

Gary is also handing over the Achievement Program to new AP Chair Greg Long - congratulations to Greg, we look forward to his updates.

For those of you Rock Island fans (and everyone else) a great piece of Denver history is brought to you this month by Bruce Evans from our Silver San Juan division - very interesting, plus presents some great modeling opportunities, too.

One editorial note: We are now working on restoring some links to older issues of the Callboard that have become unusable, and hope to have the repairs completed before the Spring Edition is due to arrive. Your patience while this process is underway is most appreciated.

In the meantime, please share and send any pics, videos, announcements or articles our way for the next issue of the Callboard at jwp519@gmail.com (please include CALLBOARD in the subject line). The Callboard Spring Edition's deadline for submissions is April 20, 2025.  

Now back to the heavy lifting, 

Jeff